Klarna & BigCommerce research highlights shopper journey fragility
- 4 years 11 months ago
- E-Commerce
Four in ten UK shoppers (38%) abandon a purchase at least once a week, with a fifth (21%) claiming to do so more regularly. That’s according to new research by Klarna and BigCommerce, published today with a call for retailers to prioritise shoppers’ most fundamental needs for the sake of their bottom line as the UK heads towards a recession.
Global Blockchain Gurus to explore the future of Blockchain and Crypto in Asia
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
Having hosted multiple high-level conferences across the world, World Blockchain Summit (WBS) has established itself as World’s biggest and most-elite Blockchain & Crypto Summit series. While it has proven itself as the quintessential blockchain event, WBS has a reputation of getting global experts, investors and crypto/digital asset entrepreneurs all under one roof – consistently, year- after-year. Due to the ongoing circumstances...
Vodacom customers will now have the option and ability to easily transfer and receive funds from individuals across more than 200 countries worldwide
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Payments
Over 200 countries can send and receive money via Vodacom’s Tanzania M-Pesa; The mobile Money services continues to drive economic growth and financial inclusion in Africa. Tanzania’s leading mobile money service provider – Vodacom M-Pesa - has announced the expansion of its International Money Transfer service portfolio. Vodacom customers will now have the option and ability to easily transfer and receive funds from individuals across more than...
RSA® Helps NewDay Power Fraud Detection and Manage the Growing Digital Risks of eCommerce
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Security and Compliance
RSA (@RSAsecurity) a global cybersecurity leader delivering Business-Driven Security™ solutions to help organizations manage digital risk, announces that NewDay, a leading consumer credit company serving around five million people across the UK, has selected and deployed RSA Adaptive Authentication for eCommerce to deliver advanced fraud protection for digital payments and address the requirements of the EMV 3-D Secure protocol.
Colt Technology Services names new Chief Commercial Officer
- 4 years 11 months ago
- People Moves
Colt Technology Services has today announced the appointment of Paula Cogan as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Cogan replaces Keri Gilder who formerly held the role before becoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) earlier this year.
Kooomo launches state-of-the-art AI Chatbot
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce
Following the launch of its new Help Centre, digital eCommerce solutions specialist, Kooomo has created an online Chatbot designed to help users and stakeholders find the information they are looking for quickly and easily.
Finboot partners with AgriTech company Fidesterra to securely record agricultural data using blockchain
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
Finboot, the company behind the enterprise-grade blockchain middleware MARCO, announces it has partnered with Fidesterra, a Spain-based AgriTech group that is aiming to make agriculture more sustainable with the help of emerging technologies.
Paymentology eyes the Middle East as competition to attract digital-ready customers grows
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Banking
UK cloud-based payment processor, Paymentology announces the expansion of its Middle East operation to meet the projected growth of digital banking in the region. With the appointment of Ashkay Patel as General Manager for the Middle East, and additions to the current teams based at the Dubai office and 24/7 contact centre in Pakistan, Paymentology is positioned for rapid growth, particularly with Wirecard’s potential exit from the market.
d-fine and Asset Control join forces to deliver enhanced market data management and analytics to business users
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Data, Market and Reference Data, Consultancy
d-fine, a leading European consulting firm, and Asset Control, the market leader in financial data management have launched an initiative to integrate d-fine’s quantitative analytics (quant) capabilities with Asset Control’s new market data warehouse.
Yolt helps users save on bills through partnership with flexible motor insurance provider By Miles
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Banking
Yolt, the smart thinking money app, has expanded its network of partners today, announcing a new in-app partnership with pay-by-mile car insurance provider,
Allica Bank launches 95-day notice account for personal savers
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Banking
Allica Bank – the business bank that seeks to empower small and medium sized businesses – has today announced the launch of a 95-day notice account for personal savers. It will offer a variable rate of interest, which currently sits at 1.10% AER. Accounts can be opened online with a minimum deposit of £1,000 and a limit of £250,000. They will also be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on up to £85,000. Savers can then manage...
FICO Offers Free Cyber Risk Score 90-Day Trial in Europe
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Security, Data, Risk Management
Cyber exposure is one of the most rapidly growing risks in today’s digital world. Almost daily, the media report on companies that have suffered data breaches where criminals stole their customers’ data. Often, the breach occurred not at the company itself, but at one of its partners, or vendors, highlighting the risks of every business’s supply chain.
Path Solutions top IBS Islamic Sales League Table 2020
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Islamic Finance
Path Solutions, a global banking software provider, was announced by IBS Intelligence as the leader in the Islamic financial services sector in IBS Islamic Sales League Table (SLT) 2020. For the eighth year in a row, Path Solutions was recognized the undisputed leader in Islamic Banking with more new Islamic deals signed in 2019 than any of its industry peers. The company is part of the iconic IBSI Leadership Club 2020 for back office systems,...
An Extraordinary Six Months
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Commodity Trading Solutions, Consultancy
It has been an extraordinary six months, not just from a social perspective but also from an economic and financial market perspective. This week we pause for reflection and show the year to date performance of several major asset classes. The data runs from 31st December 2019 to 30th June 2020, showing total returns in US dollars.
Nostra MSP acquires Brandon Global
- 4 years 11 months ago
- M&A Deals
Nostra, an independent, Irish owned and managed MSP company headquartered in Lucan, Co. Dublin has acquired Brandon Global IT for an undisclosed sum. The deal was funded by Bank of Ireland together with Nostra funds. Nostra reported an EBITDA of €880,000 for year end, 2019. The acquisition of Brandon Global will now see the company’s turnover expected to rise from €14 million to €18 million.
